Albuquerque news

• Updated: California’s solar energy set power supply record in March

  11-04-2017 23:00
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — A new estimate from the U.S. government shows that California met its goal to produce about half the state’s electricity from renewable sources for three hours on March 11. The estimate comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s statistics division. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/2nAQZST ) the division used data from […]
  
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• Person of interest sought in Coronado National Forest fire

  11-04-2017 19:24
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Forest Service officials are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they suspect started a brush fire that closed a section of the Catalina Highway that leads to Mount Lemmon in Tucson. The fire was reported April 4 and burned about 50 acres (20.23 hectares). Officials suspect the blaze […]
  
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• Rizzo, Cubs raise banner, beat Dodgers 3-2 in home opener

  11-04-2017 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo sliced the ball into left field, and it was time to party — again.
  Quite a night for the All-Star slugger.
  Rizzo hit a game-winning single off closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Monday after raising a World Series championship banner for the first time at Wrigley Field.
  In a fitting bit of symmetry, Rizzo had the honors from start to finish. The respected first baseman was picked to begin hoi
  
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• DA takes concerns over pre-trial detention to state's high court

  11-04-2017 15:29
  
  An Albuquerque man charged with more than 50 armed robberies and more than 200 counts of other violent crimes faced a judge Monday. Paul Salas remains in custody on federal charges, but some people, such asBernalillo County's district attorney, believe it shouldn't have taken federal charges to keep Salas locked up.
  
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• Updated: Alabama GOP left to regroup after Gov. Bentley debacle

  11-04-2017 09:17
  
  MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Republicans who pledged honest government when they won control of the state now have what might be their toughest job yet: picking up the pieces after a third top GOP leader was run out of office in only nine months. Gov. Robert Bentley pleaded guilty to misdemeanor campaign finance charges and […]
  
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• Fans gather for ‘Better Call Saul’ season premiere watch party

  11-04-2017 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday night, it was the season three premiere of Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul.
  People showed up to Tractor Brewing on Fourth Street near Menaul for a special watch party, hoping to see Jimmy’s transition to Saul Goodman this season.
  Fans KRQE News 13 spoke to say the series has become a favorite, shining a light on Albuquerque.
  “I think it’s exciting that they come show off our city. Hey, it’s about time we get a good reputation
  
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• Albuquerque BioPark welcomes newborn Siamang

  11-04-2017 02:32 via krqe.com
  
   
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s “The Great Ape-ril” at the Albuquerque BioPark and what better way to celebrate than a newborn Siamang.
  Siamang parents and BioPark residents, 28-year-old Brian and 25-year-old Johore welcomed their new baby last week.
  This is the pair’s third offspring, including 3-year-old Tika. The gender has not yet been determined on this latest bundle of joy.
  You can catch mom, dad and the whole family out in their habitat daily.
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